Bhagwati Charan Verma (30 August 1903 – 5 October 1981) was a Hindi author. He wrote many novels, his best work was Chitralekha (1934), which was made into two successful Hindi films in 1941 and 1964 respectively. He was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award for his epic five-part novel, Bhoole Bisre Chitra in 1961 and Padma Bhushan in 1971. He was also nominated to Rajya Sabha in 1978. Early life and education Verma Sahab was born on 30 August 1903 in a Kayastha family in Tahsil Safipur, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, where he received his early education. His father, Shri Devi Charan Ji used to advocate in Kanpur. Balak Bhagwati's early education was in Safipur. Bhagwati Babu was sent to Prayag University for higher education from where he received a bachelor's degree in literature and law. He also spent some years living with his extended family at the ancestral home in Patkapur. Thereafter he studied in The Sophical School, and went on to do his B.A. L.L.B. from Allahabad University. Career He also served as a Hindi advisor at All India Radio, Lucknow and later in 1978, he was nominated to the Upper House of Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. He died on 5 October 1981. A park is named after him, in his birthplace, the town of Safipur Writings Bhule Bisre Chitra, Rajkamal Prakashan, Delhi, 1959. Chitralekha Yuvraj Choonda Sabahin Nachawat Ram Gosain Kahi na Jay ka Kahiye Rekha Samarthya Aur Seema Sampooran Natak Sidhi Sachchi Baten Tedhey Medhey Rastey Woh Phir Nahi Aai Do Banke Mathrubhu Barbar Santh Pranam Diwano ki Hasti Chanakya He also wrote other numerous short stories which were not published but still was recognised by other writers Further reading Bhagwati Charan Verma, by Srilal Shukla, Translator, Tripti Jain, New Delhi, Sahitya Akademi. 1994. . TV serial Teen Varsh (TV Serial, Telecast in 1993 on Doordarshan Lucknow and in 1995 on Doordarshan National Network)- Cast : Shekhar Suman, Gauri Saigan, Jaya Bhattacharya, Dinesh Shakul, Director – Sunil Batta Jeevan Ek Rang Anek (TV Series, 2003 Doordarshan Lucknow) : Director Sunil Batta Jeevan Ke Rang (TV Series, 2005 DD Bharti) : Director – Sunil Batta References Bibliography External links Bhagwati Charan Verma at Kavita Kosh (Hindi) Bhagwati Charan Verma at Online Unna 1903 births 1981 deaths Hindi-language writers University of Allahabad alumni People from Unnao Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi Recipients of the Padma